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19th Jan 2004, 6:48 pm | #1 |
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TV programme about Marconi
On BBC2 there is a series called " Days that shook the world " and this Wednesday, 21st January, the subject is Marconi's first transatlantic message. Its on at 7pm.
Having read Gordon Bussey's book this might be an informative half hour. Joe |
21st Jan 2004, 7:52 pm | #2 |
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Re: TV programme about Marconi
I have it on video. I could possibly arrange a DVD copy if anyone missed it (and if I can get the video capture stuff to work...).
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21st Jan 2004, 9:34 pm | #3 |
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Re: TV programme about Marconi
Hello there,
I saw most of it by chance and I thought it was very good. I thought the reconstruction was very well detailed especially the equipment shown. Is the transmitter house still in existance with the original equipment fitted ? as I would like to visit it if it is open to the public. Well done the BBC. There is a similar programme on tomorrow(Thursday) on Concorde. Christopher Capener
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21st Jan 2004, 10:02 pm | #4 |
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Re: TV programme about Marconi
I just managed to catch it and am DVD'ing it tomorrow - as it is only half hour I'll also try an SVCD version, see what the quality is like.
Fairly interesting program but perhaps just a little too untechnical. TTFN, Jon |
22nd Jan 2004, 12:33 am | #5 |
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There is a 78 record called " The Birth of Radio " . Wondered if any other forum member had heard it. I first heard it 40+ years ago.
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22nd Jan 2004, 8:47 pm | #6 |
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I have recorded it to an AVI file and converted it to a DVD-format MPEG file, but not actually written it to DVD yet. That'll be done this evening. Assuming it works OK (it's the first time I've tried doing this), I will be able to make copies for those who missed it. Watch this space.
My partner was watching the programme while I was ecording it to the PC, and he found it very interesting too. He is not especially interested in radio history, so I think the BBC got the balance right. Some of his work colleagues also watched and enjoyed it. |
23rd Jan 2004, 10:06 pm | #7 |
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I'm getting nowhere slowly with my video capture and DVD writer software. After two days faffing around I ended up with an over-bright grainy jerky DVD - even though the video capture said there were no dropped frames amd the AVI file plays OK. This home DVD lark is clearly still in its infancy! I haven't got the time and inclination to mess around with it any further.
If Jon can get a decent DVD recording and would care to send me a copy I will be happy to make duplicates as with the Baird programme. I think I'll keep my copy on VHS! |
24th Jan 2004, 8:46 pm | #8 |
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Hi Paul,
I'll sort out a disk as soon as a slot becomes available at w*rk - most thoughtless of them to use w*rks equipment for w*rk purposes . You still can't beat good old analogue, be that VHS or audio cassette ... that's not just " vintage " bias, it's just at least you've then got a recording with which to have several bashes at converting to digital. TTFN, Jon |
24th Jan 2004, 10:07 pm | #9 |
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The birth of radio. I have a 78 of that somewhere. Bought it for sixpence in Blacklers in Liverpool early 60s I think. I'll have to dig it out and have a listen and try and copy it to CD. I missed the prog about Marconi, Thought it was on Wednesday night. Maybe they will repeat it hopefully. Peter
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24th Jan 2004, 10:24 pm | #10 |
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According to the BBC2 website programme listings at http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/listings...ervice_id=4224 they seem to be repeating some of them late night some days (1:00 and 1:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays). So maybe it will come around again! The repeats seem to be a week or two behind the first plays.
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24th Jan 2004, 11:47 pm | #11 |
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Thanks Paul. I'll keep my eyes open. !!! Peter
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